CJ Stander says Ireland's 19-12 defeat to Japan in Shizuoka ranks "close to the bottom" in terms of his career setbacks.
Johnny Sexton has branded Ireland's stunning 19-12 loss to Japan a "blessing in disguise" because it happened in the World Cup's pool stages.
Joe Schmidt has challenged Ireland to reassert their class by hitting back immediately after suffering a shock Rugby World Cup loss to Japan.
Joe Schmidt has heaped the pressure on referee Angus Gardner ahead of Ireland's World Cup clash with hosts Japan on Saturday.
Japan head coach Jamie Joseph has supported claims from Yusuke Kizu that Ireland scrummage illegally, ahead of their World Cup Pool A game in Shizuoka on Saturday.
Jack Carty will make just his second Test start when Ireland face hosts Japan in Saturday's World Cup clash in Shizuoka.
Ireland boss Joe Schmidt insists there is no risk in playing Peter O'Mahony just six days after a concussion scare.